SCHOOL NUTRITION NEWS: What the Ending of the COVID Waivers Will Mean for School Lunch Next Year
Schools across the country aren’t even done with this school year yet, but they are already preparing for the next one. Changes are coming specifically to the school lunch program. Earlier this year, Congress failed to pass an extension of the COVID waivers for the next school year, which could mean many different things for your and your child. “As we transition to regular price meals during the school year, I would imagine our numbers will significantly...
SCHOOL NUTRITION NEWS: USDA Secretary Perdue, Under Secretary Lipps Join Kids for School Meals
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services Brandon Lipps joined students in New Jersey, Virginia and the District of Columbia for wholesome school lunches. Secretary Perdue visited Discovery Elementary School in Arlington, Va., where he met with the school’s nutrition professionals, and served the children meals before joining them for lunch. Last year, USDA took action to provide menu planning flexibilities that underscore USDA’s commitment to assisting schools in serving nutritious...
